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Riff Tone

At Wit's End

Dream Theater

Guitarmetal2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarErnie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 7
AmpMesa/Boogie JP-2C Head

Amp Settings

gain8
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2018/2019. Gear confirmed for Dream Theater's 'Distance Over Time' album era. Petrucci used his signature Majesty 7-string with signature DiMarzio pickups and the Mesa/Boogie JP-2C amp for heavy riff sections in the studio. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this song's riff section.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivemodern high-gain saturationarticulate low-end responsefocused midrange punchaggressive palm mutingclear note separationcontrolled low endslight room ambienceno audible modulationcrisp attack

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced picking accuracy, tight palm muting, and the ability to execute complex, syncopated rhythms at a fast tempo, making it highly challenging for most players.

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